Echinococcotomy

Echinococcotomy is an outdated medical term denoting a surgical operation to remove an hydatid cyst.

Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by larvae of parasitic worms of the genus Echinococcus. With echinococcosis, hydatid cysts form in various human organs (usually in the liver or lungs). To remove them, an echinococcectomy operation is performed.

During echinococcectomy, the surgeon opens the cyst, removes its contents and membrane. Then the cavity is treated with antiseptics to prevent relapse of the disease. Echinococcotomy is usually performed under general anesthesia.

With the development of medical technologies, the term "echinococcosis" has become outdated and has now been replaced by more modern names for specific surgical interventions for echinococcosis. However, it is still found in historical medical literature.

Echinococctomy (from the Greek echinos - hedgehog and koko - bag, kottos - cut) is a surgical operation to remove hydatid cysts from various human organs and tissues. Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by larvae of Echinococcus granulosus. Echinococcosis can infect people, animals and birds. Hydatid cysts can form in a variety of organs and tissues, including the liver, lungs, brain, and other organs.

Echinococctomy is performed to remove cysts and prevent the spread of infection. The operation can be performed either on the open heart or on the abdominal cavity. Depending on the location of the cyst, the surgeon may use different removal methods.

One of the methods for removing echinococcotama is echinococcal puncture. This is a method in which a long needle is inserted through the skin, which then pierces the lining of the cyst. After this, the cyst is emptied and removed. This method can be used to remove large cysts as well as small cysts.

Another method for removing hydatid cysts is an hydatid incision. This method involves the surgeon making a small incision in the skin over the cyst and then removing it. This method is usually used to remove small cysts in soft tissue.

After an echinococctomy, the patient may experience discomfort and pain due to the operation. However, patients usually recover quickly after surgery and can return to their normal lives.

In conclusion, echinococctomy is an important treatment for echinococcosis and other parasitic diseases. It removes cysts and prevents the spread of infection. However, before carrying out the operation, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination and select the most suitable removal method.